Healthy Choices Can Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
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Rockville’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the greater Rockville area.
Patient Forms
At Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Physicians
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James A. Butler
M.D., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
Paola Esparragoza
M.D.
Nissrin M. Ezmerli
M.D.
Robert G. Finkel
M.D.
Joseph J. Genovese, Jr.
M.D.
Stephen Humm
M.D.
Roderick B. Kreisberg
M.D.
Zone-En Lee
M.D.
Robert F. Musselman
M.D., F.A.C.P.
Barry M. Rubin
M.D.
Akriti Saxena
M.D.
Michael S. Schindler
M.D.
Zaifi Shanavas
M.D.
10 Reviews
Aug 21, 2024
Aug 3, 2024
I've been to this center a few times for this procedure. They've been wonderful each time. I have to say this visit, they were exceptional. I have received some of the most fantastic care in the medical procedure/surgery field in my life. Let me start by saying they ran on-the-dot on time which on its own is beautiful. Both my nurses were fantastic. They helped keep my anxiety in check with their kindness and attentiveness. (I'm uncomfortable putting their names on public google so I'll abbreviate.) "Mid" managed to get an IV in my right arm, which is usually impossible, and in fact accomplished it with gentleness. "Ale" kept me comfortable as I came-to in recovery and provided me with reassurance about a post-procedure concern I had. She also made sure I had the pretzels I brought with me. I can't speak highly enough of my anesthesiologist, Dr. Fuller. I have never met a doctor with the wealth of warmth and calmness he showed me. I have never felt so comfortable going into a procedure after I met him. Everyone was lovely, jovial, and made my experience one to remember. I wish I could show my thanks in more than a google review. I highly recommend this center.
Sep 5, 2023
Dr. Michael Schindler performed the colonoscopy. His team was Dr. Fuller the anesthesiologist, Nurses Carmella and Sono and the front desk Daniela and Raven. I also got help from Nelly, Keren and Anila. From the prep to the day of the procedure all of them were very professional, informative, caring, understanding, easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable as well as . I highly recommend Dr. Schindler and his team. They are truly excellent at each of their jobs.
Aug 3, 2023
I have been to several surgery centers in MD and this is by far THE BEST. The facility is a nice location, the suite is high tech compared to those nearby, the front desk was so polite (bless her heart because there was a rude family member of another patient that i saw and she remained professional), the nurses are AMAZING, the CRNA is top notch bedside manner, the Doctors are so nice they take time to explain things to you. You know if your in good hands when you see people working there are happy. I will definitely recommend to everyone I know.
Jun 27, 2023
I’d like to express my gratitude to the medical team that took care of me today: Dr Saxena, CRNA Clair Jenkins, RN Mikera Bekpo, RN Margaret Reese, RN Julia Malinovsky and Technician Vanessa Robinson. Not only they were highly professional, but also so attentive and caring that it made me feel calm and at peace. It helped tremendously with my pre-procedure anxiety. Mikera even asked Julia to come and speak to me in my native language to make me feel more relaxed)) God bless all of you guys!!! You are the best!!!
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This is a fantastic practice. Everyone was extremely friendly to me, as well as each other. They took care of me throughout the whole colonoscopy procedure, and answered any questions I had. Everyone is very skilled in what they do and help each other. It's a very busy place, which is good to see that people like them too.